More than names and dates Our ancestral lineage lives on Through stories, memories, And mementos treasured through generations Plots of land mark those who’ve passed on People loved, despised, or a blend of the two They made an impact, yet Has the effect withstood the test of time Debate remains over religious andContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Grave Markers”
Category Archives: Motivational
Writing Prompt Wednesday: On Your Own
What does the image above inspire you to create? Write a short story, poem, song, essay, or piece of fan fiction. Let your imagination take hold without second-guessing where the words will take you. I’d love to read the finished works, so please comment below and share the link to your blog or website. If youContinue reading “Writing Prompt Wednesday: On Your Own”
Motivational Monday: Strings Attached
Tied for security You bob in the wind Never allowed to fly free Your beauty catches the eye For the gain of others You escape to the sky The path uncertain but welcome Carried in the breeze across treetops and buildings You soar with ease and freedom Passing friends along the way YouContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Strings Attached”
Writing Prompt Wednesday: Wordy Trio
Use the words above as inspiration for a piece of writing. It can be non-fiction or fictional, a play, a scene on a TV show, poem, or essay. There are no correct answers or guidelines you must follow. Let the story flow…don’t second guess where it takes you. Just write!!!! I’d love to read the finishedContinue reading “Writing Prompt Wednesday: Wordy Trio”
Motivational Monday: In the Moment
Beauty surrounds me In the most mundane of moments Calling my name and pleading for attention Do I acknowledge it? Love dances through the air Waltzing through clouds And touching my cheek in a gentle kiss Can I embrace it? Music exists even in stillness With the rustle of leaves And melodic callsContinue reading “Motivational Monday: In the Moment”
Motivational Monday: Artist’s Tools
Via pencil or charcoal, draw your path Does it wind like a river Or split in differing directions Is the road a straight line to your goal Add vivid colors with your paintbrush or sponge Bringing life to trees, fields, and creatures Build the world around you In rustic shades of brown, red, and orangeContinue reading “Motivational Monday: Artist’s Tools”
Motivational Monday: A Child in Bloom
A helping hand as I grow Providing support and a gentle touch Love flows through her cells to mine Innocence and spirit keep me rooted Sunshine from the sky warms But not as much as the child’s smile Her laughter shakes my petals And twinkling eyes connect at my core I bloom withContinue reading “Motivational Monday: A Child in Bloom”
Keep Moving Forward Challenge: To Be Continued…
I will post an entry in the Keep Moving Forward Challenge every Thursday from now through March 2015. To join in on the journey, use the comment section to tell us about how you “kept moving forward” that week. Write about it on your own blog site (and include the link in the comments), makeContinue reading “Keep Moving Forward Challenge: To Be Continued…”
Motivational Monday: Untie Your Wings
Moving forward while looking back Dreaming big yet living small Imposed will Impossible decision On still we journey Towards an unknown land Destinations clouded by a morning mist Floating, falling Screeching, halting We falter and stumble along a pebbled path Littered with our own baggage We jump hurdles, crawl through, and keep going Continue reading “Motivational Monday: Untie Your Wings”
Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Eight
REST FROM THE ROAD The greatest lesson I learned during week 7 of the Keep Moving Forward Challenge is that it’s okay to stop and refresh when moving along my path. It’s crucial, in fact, for the development of the mind, body, and spirit. I’ve been so focused on achieving noticeable progress that I stopped reflecting onContinue reading “Keep Moving Forward Challenge: Week Eight”
Kelly Deeny 